The Godley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2012 and based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island (also referenced as North Kingstown, RI). The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.7M
Grant Count
37
Avg Grant Size
$47K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Civic engagement and community development
- Environmental initiatives
- Health and well-being
- Racial equity
- Women and girls
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected/invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$25,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York, NY (7 grants)
- Boston, MA (4 grants)
- Boulder, CO (2 grants)
- Washington, DC (2 grants)
- Brookline, MA (2 grants)
- Providence, RI (2 grants)
- Additional grants to organizations in San Francisco, New Haven, Stamford, and Medway
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024 Filing):
- Total assets: $34,779,290
- Total revenues: $28,795,198
- Total expenses: $1,964,558
- Total distributions: $1,900,000+
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $7.94 million
- Total expenses: $1.53 million
- Revenue: $673,000
Giving Rate: Approximately 16.4% of assets distributed annually
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Association of Migraine Disorders ($250,000), Partners in Health ($200,000), Americares ($175,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INTEGRATE HEALTH MEDWAY, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| SEED GLOBAL HEALTH BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| LAST MILE HEALTH BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| NEID GLOBAL BOSTON, MA | NEID GALA | $1,248 |
| CDA COLLABORATIVE LEARNING CAMBRIDGE, MA | WOMEN AND CLIMATE | $15,000 |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH BOSTON, MA | UNIVERSITY OF GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY $150; OHNS PROGRAM/TRAINING & ACCESS $50K | $200,000 |
| SANERGY INC BROOKLINE, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| EARTHENABLE WESTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF MIGRAINE DISORDERS NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $250,000 |
| RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION PROVIDENCE, RI | CIVIC LEADERSHIP; EQUITY LEADERSHIP; GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Frederick A. Godley III — President
- Kathleen Carney-Godley — Trustee
- Frederick A. Godley IV — Trustee
- Margot C. Godley — Trustee
- William M. Godley — Trustee
- Ashley O. Barrett — Executive Director (30 hours/week, $97,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK A GODLEY III | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN CARNEY-GODLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK A GODLEY IV | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| MARGOT C GODLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| WILLIAM M GODLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| ASHLEY O BARRETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $97,171 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Godley Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Civic engagement and community development • Environmental initiatives • Health and well-being • Racial equity • Women and girls • Education • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from Godley Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 31-37 grants in recent years (2023-2024 filings show varying counts) • Total annual giving: approximately $1.3-1.7 million • Median grant size: $25,000 • Grant range: $1,200 to $250,000 **Recent Grantees Include:** • Association of Migraine Disorders ($250,000) • Partners in Health ($200,000) • The Rhode Island Foundation ($75,000) • Americares **Application Process:** The foundation operates on a preselected/invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applicati…
Where does Godley Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York, NY (7 grants) • Boston, MA (4 grants) • Boulder, CO (2 grants) • Washington, DC (2 grants) • Brookline, MA (2 grants) • Providence, RI (2 grants) • Additional grants to organizations in San Francisco, New Haven, Stamford, and Medway
What size grants does Godley Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Godley Family Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Godley Family Foundation's EIN?
Godley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6465083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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